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Smoke is seen billowing from across a mountain field and land terrain.

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Wildfire risk represents 22% of home insurance costs in Routt County

Mountain communities stuck with helping to foot bill for Front Range hail hazard. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this article with Steamboat Pilot reporter Suzie Romig and read the entire story at the link below.

The board-tailed hummingbird is the first to arrive each spring in northwestern Colorado and breeds in the region. Colorado Parks & Wildlife added broad-tailed hummingbirds to the 2025 Species of Greatest Conservation Need.

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Tiny hummingbirds help draw attention to overall decline in birds

Suzie Romig, The Steamboat Pilot

A man uses a scooper to test water conditions at a wastewater treatment facility.

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Tourism increases pressure on wastewater plant

Suzie Romig, The Steamboat Pilot

Biological processes at city wastewater treatment plant impacted by tourism swings. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Steamboat Pilot reporter Suzie Romig and then read The Steamboat Pilot story at the link below.